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2008 North Americans NOR (Aug. 2-3)
Friday night 6:30pm Dinner a the MYC : Catered
Saturday (9-4) land and water events:
Clinic given by Ian Bruce 9-10AM
On Water Clinic by Ian 10:30 – 11:30
Box lunch provided 12-12:30 avail
First Gun ; 1pm
Last race : no later than 4pm
Cocktails 5 – 6:30
Dinner at MYC catered
Sunday ( 11-5) land and water events
11:00 Coffee /light breakfast
1pm First Gun
Last race no later than 4pm
Cocktails/ Awards 5-6:30
Cost of the Event: $150 for registered racers and $100/ per non participant person for both dinners. Children under 18 free.
PLEASE CONTACT Schuyler Glidden ASAP if you are participating in the event: 978-922-4299 work or 978-526-7522
There is housing available - but you need to get in touch very soon.
Only TWO HULLS left for Charter. $400 for the weekend . The club boat is available to any MEMBER of the MYC for this event. FREE.
(07/03/2008)2008 North American Megabyte Championships
The US Eastern Fleet is proud to host the 3rd running of the Megabyte North Americans this summer at MYC, MA.
The 2-day event is scheduled for August 2-3, 2008. NOR coming soon...
The champion will win a complete sailing outfit courtesy of PS2000 Inc. (hat, boots, gloves, sailing top & bag).
Contact: Schuyler Glidden US Eastern FLEET CAPTAIN at TEL 978.922.4299 or email www.sgidirect.com
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Welcome!!
Finally!! The new MKII rig
After a little over 18 months of development, the new Megabyte MII rig is now in production. Ian Bruce, the person behind the original concept of the Megabyte and the builder of the boat, talks about the rig, the reasons for it's development and addresses the question "Why do we need a new rig when we are happy with the one we have?" It's a valid question!
Read the full story here.
Best Sailboat for the Joy of Sailing
If you like the simple, pure image of a single-handed dinghy but find the laser a little cramped, take a look at the Megabyte.
Read the Nautical Reach review here.